Senior Manager, Due Diligence
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full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dallas • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Lead comprehensive initial and ongoing due diligence for alternative investment products, including private equity, private credit, interval funds, non-traded REITs/BDCs, hedge funds, and structured solutions.
- Evaluate investment managers, strategy merits, risk factors, operational processes, financial strength, and historical performance.
- Produce high-quality due diligence reports, recommendations, and risk assessments for internal committees and executive stakeholders.
- Present findings and recommendations to internal product oversight committees and senior leadership.
- Develop and maintain monitoring frameworks for existing products, including performance reviews, sponsor financial assessments, operational risk reviews, and industry benchmarking.
- Identify emerging risks and ensure timely escalation of issues or adverse developments.
- Ensure all alternative products remain aligned with the firm’s governance, policies, and suitability standards.
- Stay current on regulatory developments affecting alternative investments (FINRA, SEC, DOL, state regulations).
- Partner with Compliance and Legal teams to ensure product structures, marketing materials, and selling agreements meet regulatory and firm standards.
- Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal control testing related to alternative investments.
- Serve as primary point of contact with alternative investment sponsors and third-party due diligence providers.
- Negotiate and manage product onboarding requirements, data needs, and service-level expectations.
- Represent the firm professionally in external due diligence meetings, site visits, and industry events.
- Partner with product management, advisor support, sales teams, and investment research to implement and maintain the alternative platform.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience with alternative products
- 10+ years of experience in due diligence at a broker-dealer
- Expertise in alternative investments and non-traditional product structures.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements governing alternative investments (FINRA, SEC, Reg BI, etc.).
- Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to lead complex reviews, manage multiple priorities, and make sound recommendations.
Benefits
- Up to 15% travel
- Hybrid work environment
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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